How To Disable Backups On Your Project Zomboid Server

Project Zomboid is an open-world zombie survival game where players scavenge a devastated landscape for resources. Currently available in early access, the game continues to receive regular updates, making it essential to back up servers before major updates. By default, automatic backups for Project Zomboid servers are enabled and occur during server startup and version updates. While this ensures data preservation, automatic backups during startup can extend server launch times and crashes. This feature can be disabled through the server configuration settings if desired.

Step 1: Go to your NameHero Client Area. You can also head over to the Advanced Game Panel by clicking the blue button as seen in the screenshot within the NameHero Client Area. Here you will be accessing the Files tab.

Step 2: Stop your server


Step 3: Once in the Files tab, Locate the following file / directory. /home/container/.cache/server/pterodactyl.ini open this file.


Step 4: Once in this file, around line 310. Change BackupsOnStart=false and save the file.


Step 5: Restart your server.

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Updated on: 07/01/2025